BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT - We have young plants growing  which will be available in spring/summer 2012

Description

Known as a superb and reliable small garden tree, Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' has clusters of pink buds which open into pretty pale pink flowers in spring. These flowers then fade to white before falling and on an established tree are followed by edible berries in June - August.

The young leaves are an attractive bronze colour when they first emerge, darkening to a lush green in late spring and summer. In the autumn they turning vivid shades or orange / deep-red before falling.

Supplied Size: bare root plants

Features

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any fertile soil. This plant will have more intense autumn colour when planted in slightly acid soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small tree with a dense, upright crown.
  • Height: 8 m (26 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
• Notes: This tree is very ornamental and gives interest from spring until autumn each year. This is a slighly more vigorous tree than the other Amelanchier listed on our website.